Posts Tagged ‘American Red Cross’
Home fire preparedness campaign reminds residents to stay safe
Members of the American Red Cross and the Oakland Fire Department knocked on Fruitvale residents’ homes to install and inspect new smoke alarms.
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross encouraging African-Americans to donate blood
In honor of Black History Month, the American Red Cross is commemorating the development of modern-day blood banking, pioneered by an African-American surgeon—Dr. Charles Drew. They have organized more than a dozen blood donation opportunities throughout February in the East Bay. “We need people of all ethnicities to donate,” said Sara O’Brien, the external communications…
Read MoreRed Cross honors Alameda County heroes for bravery, service
Alameda county residents who show exceptional commitment and service are recognized.
Read MoreRed Cross teaches emergency medical skills on Save-A-Life Saturday
The American Red Cross Bay Area chapter participated in a national Save-A-Life event Saturday, offering four free classes in Oakland and San Jose aimed at teaching local residents essential life-saving techniques in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of January’s shooting in Tucson, Arizona.
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